How to Trim Videos

Complete guide to trimming and cutting videos

What is Video Trimming?

Video trimming is the process of cutting out unwanted parts from the beginning or end of a video, or both. It's one of the most basic and essential video editing tasks.

Set Start Time

Define when your trimmed video should begin

Set End Time

Define when your trimmed video should end

Preview & Download

Preview the trimmed result and download

How to Trim Videos

1. Upload Your Video

Select the video file you want to trim. Supported formats include MP4, WebM, AVI, MOV, and MKV.

2. Set Trim Points

Use the timeline scrubbing tool or input boxes to set precise start and end times. You can preview the video as you adjust the trim points.

3. Preview & Process

Preview your trimmed video before processing. Once satisfied, click trim to generate the final video.

4. Download Result

Download your trimmed video in the same format or convert to a different format if needed.

Best Practices

Keep Some Buffer

Leave a few seconds of buffer at the start and end for smoother transitions.

Check Duration

Verify the trimmed duration matches your requirements before final processing.

Maintain Quality

Video trimming doesn't reduce quality, but ensure your source video is high quality.

Ready to Trim Your Videos?

Use our free video trimmer to cut and edit videos online. All processing happens in your browser.